Marsupialisation of 12 odontogenic cysts in Boxer dogs: Retrospective case series

Abstract

Marsupialisation of odontogenic cysts is a minimally invasive treatment method used in human dentistry. Marsupialisation decompresses the cyst and promotes remodeling of alveolar bone and shrinkage of the cyst. In this retrospective study we look at the effectiveness of marsupialisation at reducing the size of odontogenic cysts in dogs. The case series consists of six Boxer dogs with 12 odontogenic cysts. Each case underwent a high resolution CT scan prior to treatment and at follow-up. Each CT scan was reviewed, the volume of each cyst calculated using manual segmentation and the reduction in cyst volume calculated. There was a marked reduction in cystic volume of 66.6% over a mean of 138 days. This shows that the use of marsupialisation effective method of reducing cyst volume.

Clinical and histopathological study of 279 dentigerous cysts in 192 dogs (2012–2022)

“…According to our data, we conclude that the prevalence of a malignant histological findings in dentigerous cysts is under 1.4% (confidence interval 95%). Previous studies with fewer cases involving cystic lesions associated with unerupted teeth also report no malignant changes in histopathological examination ( 6 , 13 ). While, based on our study, malignant transformation of clinically and radiographically typical dentigerous cysts would appear to be rare, routine histopathological examination remains recommended, albeit mostly for the sake of academic completeness and good clinical practice.…”

“…This treatment has proved to be successful, with no recurrence of the cysts ( 11 ). Marsupialization with later extirpation has also been described as an effective treatment method ( 13 ).…”